CRIME & SAFETY
Arrest after weekend shootout with Brighton police officer in Midfield
MIDFIELD, Ala. — A man is in jail after police say he shot at a Brighton officer Saturday during a manhunt in Midfield. At around 9:45 p.m., officers received a call of shots fired in the 10 block of Hoadley Street, according to Midfield police. The resident told officers...
16-year-old boy struck by train in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Authorities responded to the scene of a juvenile who was hit by a train in Birmingham Wednesday night. According to Sgt. LaQuitta Wade with Birmingham Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 5900 block of 5th Avenue South at 6:57 p.m. A 16-year-old male was transported to UAB Hospital with a […]
Downtown residents fear safety after Sunday afternoon of twerking, exhibition driving
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Concerns from neighbors in a downtown neighborhood after a Sunday afternoon of exhibition driving, dancing and other acts. Residents caught it all on camera and said this is the worst they’ve seen it. Some business owners said their patrons cleared out because they felt unsafe...
1 dead in Birmingham shooting, person of interest detained
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Police Department is investigating a homicide on the west side of city limits Thursday evening. The investigation is underway in the 900 block of 58th Street Ensley, BPD reports. Officer Truman Fitzgerald with BPD stated at around 4:20 p.m., west precinct officers received a Shot Spotter alert in the 5700 block […]
Midfield police warn of scam involving sale of metal carport on Facebook
If it seems too good to be true, it usually is. Midfield police are warning residents of a Facebook scam involving the sale of a large carport. The seller is offering a 20x20 metal carport for sale for $500. The alleged pickup is on Rayfield Drive in Midfield. Like many...
Man charged in connection to 2023 vehicle theft, shootout on I-59 in B’ham
TARRANT, Ala. (WBRC) - A man has been charged in connection to the vehicle theft and interstate shootout that occurred on I-59 in November 2023. Tarrant Police say Kemari Tariq Rogers (aka Rogers or Kemo) is charged with first-degree theft of property leading to four people being injured by gunfire on the interstate. His bond has been set at $150,000.
Man accused of kidnapping, killing Birmingham mother appears in court for first time
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The man accused of kidnapping and killing a Birmingham mother had his first court appearance Wednesday morning. Cedric Robertson was taken into custody last week and was charged in the shooting death of Nakita Davidson. In court Wednesday, the judge read out Robertson's charges, Capital Murder...
Alabaster requests parents’ cooperation after vandalization of Veterans Park
Alabaster is requesting that parents supervise their kids after another incident of vandalism occurred at Veterans Park. The post Alabaster requests parents’ cooperation after vandalization of Veterans Park appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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